SHARE LGBTQ HISTORY 3 6 P.M. THIS SATURDAY, AT THE CHABOT THEATER Pride Celebration CASTROCASTROA COMMUNITY VALLEYVALLEY NEWSPAPER SERVING CASTRO VALLEY SINCE FORUMFORUM 1989 YEAR 33 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2021 NO. 25 INSIDE YOUR FORUM Prolonged NEWS Effects of Drought Reading Game By Michael Singer County Library invites CASTRO VALLEY FORUM you to the 2021 Summer Reading Adventure California’s drought will do more than Page 2 prevent you from watering your lawn every day. It could also make your groceries more LIVING expensive and energy bills rise. Alameda County is currently in its second driest year since 1977 when water conserva- tion was at an all-time high. This is also the 10th driest year to date in 127 years, accord- ing to the California Department of Water PHOTO COURTESY OF ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Resources (DWR). AND THEY’RE OFF!: Four more weekends of live horse racing are on tap at the Alameda Statewide, 75 percent of California is con- County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Post time is 2:45 p.m. sidered in the most extreme levels of drought, Ah, Artichokes! also known as “exceptional drought.” These tasty artichoke The severe drought conditions mean water recipes are guaranteed to steal your heart shortages are widespread; surface water is depleted, and federal irrigation water deliveries Page 6 Live Horse Racing Returns are lower than in previous years, according to DWR. HEALTH Live horse racing is back at the Trackside Terrace is an open-air excitement of horse racing at the The dry conditions also mean food supplies Pleasanton Fairgrounds every Fri- outdoor dining experience with Stella Artois Grandstand. can be negatively impacted without help from day through Sunday through July elevated views of the racetrack, 2021 Stakes Races alternative water sources. Exports such as 18. Post time is 2:45 p.m. daily, attended serving stations, betting • Saturday, June 26 - She’s A avocados, berries, broccoli, grapes, and lettuce including Monday, July 5. machines, and in-person betting Tiger, $75,000 Guaranteed could all see prices rise about 3 percent (be- Racing fans are being wel- clerks. Box Seats and Grandstand • Saturday, July 3 - Oak Tree tween 17 to 62 cents) according to the USDA. comed back this summer with two Reserved Seats offer great views Sprint, $75,000 Guaranteed California provides one-quarter of the food restaurants and a range of seating of the track and access to conces- • Saturday, July 10 - Everett supply in the United States, according to the Ear Rings options. sions. Nevin Stakes, $75,000 Guaran- California Department of Food and Agricul- Tips and treatments for Sky Lounge, an indoor restau- All dining and seating options teed ture. It’s a $50 billion industry that depends tinnitus, the sensation of rant, offers picturesque views, include parking. Tickets are avail- Racing Seminars return daily at highly on water resources. ringing in your ears attended serving stations, air able online only. 1 p.m. at the Farmhouse, co-host- In addition, the exceptional drought condi- Page 10 conditioning, and private betting This year racing fans can watch ed by Dennis Miller and Craig tions are restricting recreational activities that windows. and wager in person and catch the see RACING on page 6 center on water resources. While foot traffic to theme parks isn’t expected to be impacted by cuts in water availability, any recreation that INDEX takes place on a reservoir, lake, or river will be curtailed. Already, 130 boats and houseboats Classified Ads ............ 8 on Lake Oroville were asked to relocate to a Crosswords ............... 9 MAC Endorses Safety Corridor dry dock or risk being run aground after water levels sunk below two of the lake’s main East Bay Living .......... 6 By Amy Sylvestri In designated safety corridors, traffic violations can be docks. Homes ....................... 7 CASTRO VALLEY FORUM punished with double fines. The impact of the drought could also fuel an Horoscope ................. 2 Over the years, Crow Canyon Road has been already dangerous fire season. Last year, more The Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council increasingly used by commuters and is heavily traf- than 8,200 wildfires burned, displacing towns Legal Notices ........... 10 (MAC) unanimously endorsed Assemblymember ficked with over 18,000 vehicles per day. and communities up and down the state. Addi- Obituaries ................ 11 Bill Quirk’s proposed legislation to designate Crow On the road, there have been nearly 500 accidents, tionally, the dry conditions are putting a strain Canyon Road as a Safety Corridor, and got an update 272 injuries, and 14 fatalities since 2010, in addition on both the power grid since hotter tempera- Opinions ................... 11 from the Sheriff’s Office at their Monday night to over 3,000 speeding tickets issued. The California tures often result in more electric consumption Our Town .................. 3 meeting. Highway Patrol estimates that over 60,000 drivers are for air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Weather ....................... 2 Broadly speaking, a safety corridor is an area or going above the speed limit on Crow Canyon on any Part of the reason for the water shortages is segment of highway identified due to increased acci- given week. the lack of snowmelt and runoff from the PHONE: (510) 614-1560 dent rates, fatalities, traffic volume and other criteria. see MAC on page 6 see DROUGHT on page 5 P01 FRONT 06-23.indd 1 6/22/21 5:09 PM P01 FRONT 06-23.indd 2 6/22/21 5:09 PM P01 FRONT 06-23.indd 3 6/22/21 5:09 PM P01 FRONT 06-23.indd 4 6/22/21 5:09 PM CASTRO VALLEY FORUM 2 Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Castro Valley Weather June 9-13, 2021 Plethos Productions to Stage Its First Children’s Musical Plethos Productions will stage its first children’s musical Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday show! The local theater group Afternoon Breeze Afternoon Breeze PartlySunny Sunny Mostly Sunny is bringing Mo Willems’ best- High 104° Low 51° High 111° Low 50° High 109° Low High 106° Low 57° High 70° Low 58° selling children’s book series to life in a whole new way Almanac Moon Phases with the hit musical “Elephant & Piggie’s ‘We are in a Play’!” Past Week’s Rain: 00.00 Jun Jun Jun Jul This magical summer musi- Season To Date: 10.21 10 17 24 1 Normal To Date: 20.87 cal for the whole family will be Season Average: 21.22 staged at the beautiful hillside farm - Heirloom East Bay at 9990 Crow Canyon Road in Sun sets at 8:31 p.m. today, rises at 5:48 a.m. Thursday. Castro Valley. Heirloom’s picturesque GOT A NEWS TIP? CALL 510-614-1560 meadow stage is nestled OR EMAIL: [email protected] between trees and the perfect venue for an outdoor, socially distanced show. Audiences will meet the PLETHOS PRODUCTIONS PHOTO “bestus” of friends, Gerald The cast of the Plethos Productions musical, the elephant (played by Curtis “Elephant & Piggie’s ‘We Are in a Play!’.” Project Steno: Steering Students Manning) and Piggie the pig (played by Julia Wright). This fun-loving Piggie is unafraid the unfolding of a day where fun, jazzy showtune-style and more excited than ever anything is possible. To a Career in Court Reporting musical is a story guaranteed when they both are invit- Performances are Friday to melt hearts of all ages from ed to a party hosted by the thru Sunday July 9-11 and By Renee Bush is experiencing an extreme the community to promote the preschool to post-graduate. Squirrelles (played by local July 16-18, or stream digital SPECIAL TO THE FORUM shortage in 2021 throughout stenographic reporting pro- Gerald is afraid that elementary students Allison performances July 19-August the nation, but especially being fession and recruit promising something could potentially Mikowski, Jayelle Richey and 1. Tickets are available at Court reporters (aka steno- felt in California and the San students. We have an online, end their friendship, but the Noah Richey). And so begins plethos.org. graphic reporters) make the Francisco Bay Area. There are free, 12-hour introductory official record of the spoken more court reporters retiring course (called Basic Training) words in legal proceedings in- than entering the profession. given in two-hour sessions Summer Reading Game Reimagined side and outside of courtrooms. Court reporting training is over six weeks offering poten- They also provide closed a difficult course, much like tial students an introduction to Alameda County Library by exploring new and creative a powerful way to connect captions for live TV, and learning an instrument or a for- court reporting and captioning invites people of all ages and ways to share their stories and cultivate kindness in our provide immediate translation eign language. It is typically without making a financial abilities to come along for a while also learning about oth- communities,” said Cindy onto computer screens of the a two to two-and-a-half-year commitment. 2021 Summer Adventure, the ers’ stories through listening, Chadwick, County Librarian. spoken words in the classroom program. Project Steno provides a reimagined Summer Reading watching, and reading. “You can write a story, make and elsewhere for deaf and Project Steno, founded steno machine, textbook, and Game. An Adventure Guide with a video, do a dance – create in hard of hearing people. in 2017, is an independent, training materials at no charge. Through Aug. 15, commu- activities for all to enjoy, your own way. It is a technology-driven, non-affiliated organization that Guest speakers come to each nities can engage in this year’s including youth we serve Join us for a World of high-paying profession that relies on financial support from see STENO on page 10 “A World of Stories” theme through Social Justice Ser- Stories, to create, explore, vices, is available at Castro connect, and learn your way to Valley Library and other a book gift and other exciting © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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